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Wedding Fish and Chip Van for Tilehurst Within events
Treat your guests to fresh fish and chips at your wedding in Tilehurst Within. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits waiting in a tray.
- Engagement celebrations
- Marquee and garden weddings
- Food after the first dance
Planning an event in Tilehurst Within?
Planners, venues and businesses
For larger numbers, tell us how long you have for food, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Tilehurst Within? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Give us the details and we will suggest how it could work.
Wedding fish and chip van in Tilehurst Within, fried fresh
Some couples book the van for the wedding breakfast at a relaxed, informal wedding. Most book it for the evening, when it really comes into its own. We are often asked to cater evening food for day and evening guests and vow renewal parties, serving curry sauce, sausage and chips and cod and chips.
Weddings in a place like Tilehurst Within frequently feel personal: a local church, then a marquee in a garden or field. The van parks on a firm spot nearby for the evening. Tell us about access to the field or garden. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you honestly what we can offer.
A chip van compared with other options
If you want evening food guests will talk about, a fish and chip van is a great choice. Larger groups typically cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we’ll quote.
Why book our van in Tilehurst Within
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- Quick service from the hatch
- We cover Tilehurst Within and the whole of Reading
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Wedding venues and ceremonies near Tilehurst Within
Tilehurst Within is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Give us the address of your wedding in Tilehurst Within, and we will plan the route and the parking spot. We serve 34 places in Reading.
Round Copse can make a pretty photo stop, but check its rules for wedding groups first. For outdoor photos, Moor Copse Nature Reserve is close by.
Anywhere in RG30 and RG31, we can fry fresh for your guests. Streets in the area include Usk Road, Ash Road and Tay Road, and the van can serve a wedding on any of them with a suitable parking spot. Other places close to Tilehurst Within we cover include Norcot (1 mile north-east), Tilehurst (1 mile north-west), Horncastle (1 mile south), Little Heath (1 mile west) and Fords Farm (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (5 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (8 miles south-east), Whitley Wood (4 miles south-east), Sonning Common (5 miles north-east) and Whitley (4 miles south-east). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Tilehurst Within has lots of places where the van can park.
Nearby you will also find Battle Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Royal Berkshire Regiment Museum (1.2 miles east). The countryside around Tilehurst Within includes Moor Copse Nature Reserve and South Lake.
- Schools near Tilehurst Within include Prospect School (0.8 miles south-east) and Battle School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Butchers Arms (0.6 miles north-west)
Tilehurst Within: your questions answered
Which station is closest to Tilehurst Within?
Tilehurst station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre.
How far is Tilehurst Within from London?
About 40 miles from central London, and well within our area.
How long does set-up take?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What’s on the menu?
Fish and chips, of course, with sausages and pies for anyone who doesn’t want fish. Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy go on the side.
Do we need to provide anything?
Tell us what’s available at the site in your enquiry, and we will say what we need.
Is there a non-fish option?
Yes: sausage and chips or pie and chips. Give us a rough idea of numbers.
Where can the van park?
A level, firm spot it can drive onto, near your guests, with room for a queue at the hatch. Mention any narrow gates or soft ground.
How much is fish and chip van hire?
The price depends on numbers, menu, service time and travel. Send us the details for a quote.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we will tell you honestly what we can offer. To get it right:
- Let us know if anyone has coeliac disease
- Count suppliers working late
- Check your venue’s rules on outside caterers early
- Put bins near the van
Ushers or bridesmaids can send tables up in turn if you have plenty of guests.
Let the DJ or band announce when the food is ready.
Prices and what affects them
We’ll give you a clear quote. The main things that affect it are:
- Numbers
- The menu and how many choices
- How long we serve
- Travel, tolls and road charges
The price depends on numbers, the menu and how long we serve, plus travel and access. We quote for each booking individually.
Getting an accurate quote
Here’s what makes a quick, accurate quote possible:
- The venue or postcode
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- The spot you have in mind for the van
- Roughly how many people, including children
Planning a fish and chip van for your wedding in Tilehurst Within? Send us the details and we will come back with a quote. To get in touch, fill in our quote form.
Places near Tilehurst Within
Other occasions in Tilehurst Within
Should I sort the food myself?
DIY food keeps costs down, but the host spends the event serving. Booking the van means hot food and no stress.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
The process
Service is quick: food goes from the fryer to the hatch, and people can eat where they like. Afterwards we pack up. In Tilehurst Within, evening wedding food often coincides with dusk: about 9:25pm at midsummer, 8:55pm in late May and 7:10pm in late September. A few lights by the hatch help guests and photos alike.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your guests.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
Getting a price
Not sure of numbers yet? No problem: give us a rough idea and the date, and we’ll firm it up nearer the time. To start, use our quote form.
Planning help
Food your guests will love
Cod and chips
Cod has big, soft white flakes and a mild flavour, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. It is battered and fried to order.
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Who books wedding fish and chip van in Tilehurst Within?
A chip van brings a relaxed, fun feel to the evening. The hatch becomes a meeting point.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Tilehurst Within and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Relaxed, informal receptions
- Vow renewal parties
- Weddings with a seaside feel
- Wedding after-parties
Put the station on your invitation: Tilehurst station, about 1.1 miles north, is the nearest station.
Comparing caterers
- How allergens are handled
- What the van needs: space, access, power
- How long service runs, and what happens if you overrun
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch